
Canoeing & Kayaking Development
Canoeing Whole Sport Plan
- Supporting existing Clubmark clubs
- Assisting clubs working towards, and signing up clubs who want to become accredited
- On top of this we are to increase participation in the sport through 'Go Paddling' days and Canoe 2012 events
- Support the regions coaches, and volunteers
Plans/Targets for Norfolk/East of England
To work within the guidelines in the WSP. There is some work linked with the 'legacy' of the 2012 Olympics at the Lea Valley White Water Centre.
Funding Opportunities
There is limited funds held by the regional development team, which is used for small projects, under writing events and minimal purchase of regional equipment. This is mainly funded through the profits made at coach updates held in the region.
Club Development Support including Club Accreditation
Jeff Toser, the Paddlesport Development Officer, is available to offer advise to clubs in both development and accreditation.
Coach Education
Canoe England East are holding a coach update in Norfolk in March 2011.
Courses are publicised:
- via the national web site
- our coaching magazine CoDe
- the regional web site
- by a email shot nearer the date as a reminder
Canoeists need to:
- hold a 2 Star award gained in the last 3 years
- have attended a Foundation Safety and Rescue training course
- be registered to become a coach with the BCU
Volunteering Opportunities
This is run by a national officer at Bingham, Julia Roberson.
Contact Details
Jeff Toser, Paddlesport Development Officer, East
- E: jeff.toster@canoe-england.org.uk
- W: www.paddlesporteast.org
- T: 07912597986
Child Protection Officer
Mike Devlin, BCU lead officer for child protection
- E: mike.devlin@bcu.org.uk
- T: 0845 370 9514
Go Canoeing
Go Canoeing is an Inspire Mark project will give people of all ages from beginners to more experienced paddlers the chance to get out on the water as much as possible and explore everything the wonderful sport of canoeing has to offer.
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